Cardinal Tryouts take place in late summer for the following twelve months. Join Cardinal Email List to get updates and reminders. Please register for tryouts in advance so you don't miss any important information.

Teams

We look forward to seeing as many girls as possible at tryouts. Cardinal fields teams from 5th grade to rising seniors.

Tryout Times and Locations

All girls are welcome. Graduation years 2021 through 2026 will have one to two tryout days. We encourage girls to attend both days so Cardinal coaches can see all potential athletes. Please refer to your graduation year for time and location..If you know of girls that would like to tryout but cannot make these dates please let us know. We are always looking for talented and well-rounded girls to join Cardinal. We will try to make arrangements.

Tryout Schedule

Tryouts will take place August 16 - 19.

Tryout Field Location

Oak Marr Park - 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton, VA 22124 (turf)

Seasons

These tryouts are for the entire playing year, from September 2018 through July 2019. All Teams will participate in two seasons, Fall (September through November) and Summer (May through July). Additionally, 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023 teams may participate in an optional Winter league in January and February 2016 and potentially a Spring league in April and May 2019. These are determined on a team by team basis and are not required.

Practices

There are typically 2-3 practices per week during the summer season and 1 - 2 practices per week in the fall season.

Tournaments and Games

Cardinal typically participates in 4 tournaments during the Summer season and 3 to 4 tournaments during the Fall season. These tournaments are hosted in and around the Midatlantic region. Weekly games during the optional Winter and Spring seasons for the ES/MS teams are on Saturday or Sundays and are typically played in Maryland and Virginia.

***For more information about Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club we invite you to browse our web-site. Answers to most of the questions you may have can be found on on our FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions link to the left.

Season Costs

The cost for Cardinal lacrosse is approximately $2000 per year, payable in two installments. High School teams are $2200 and include a membership to Sports Recruits. Cardinal uses Sports Recruits for college coach and reqruiting communication. $1600 will be due in August for the Fall season and required pre-payment of summer tournaments, and $600 in December for the Summer season. Teams that participate in indoor winter leagues, spring league or the U15 National Championship will be assessed additional fees based on actual costs. In addition, the cost for a uniform will be $145 and the cost for a practice pinney will be $35.

Refund Policy: Once you have accept a position and registered for a team there are no refunds and you are responsible for the full year committment.

Tryout Format

All players will be evaluated by the entire Cardinal coaching staff. Players will be run through different skill stations to evaluate their shooting, passing and stick skills. Players will also participate in small-sided scrimmages and full-field scrimmages. Goalies will be evaluated by our goalie coaches.

Tryout Registration Fee

There is a $45 tryout registration fee. This fee covers the cost of private field space, coaches and equipment.

Registration

All players must register for a tryout by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018. Tryout numbers and groupings will be pre-assigned so we will not be able to accommodate players who have not registered by this deadline. Please select the "Registration System" menu option on the left navigation bar and choose the "2018/2019 Tryout Registration" link to complete your tryout registration. (Registration is not currently open. It will open mid summer.). Tryout registration will open on June 1, 2018.

US Lacrosse Membership

Our insurance is provided through US Lacrosse and all girls trying out must be active members of US Lacrosse.

Tryout Logistics

All players should arrive 30 minutes early to get checked in and receive their tryout number. All tryouts are "blind tryouts" and players will be identified only by a number. Please wear black or dark blue shorts and a plain white shirt that will allow for easy viewing of the player's tryout number. Players should not wear anything with the name of a high school team or club team. Parents are not allowed to be on the field or sidelines during tryouts. Players should bring their stick, goggles, mouth guard, plenty of water, sunscreen, goalie equipment (if applicable) and cleats/shoes for a turf field.

Notifications

Rosters with girls that have made the team will be posted on the Cardinal website by Sunday night, August 20th.

To register for tryouts select the "Registration System" tab on the left side navigation bar and follow the instructions for 2018/19 Tryout Registration.